Grants of up to $50,000 to New York land trusts to cover the costs of appraisals for landowners seeking to donate or sell development rights on agricultural lands. Funding is intended to help local governments in their efforts to protect farmland. Eligible projects must have a site plan approved by the Department before re...

Grants to New York municipalities, nonprofits, conservation districts, and agricultural protection boards to support local initiatives that will strengthen the economic viability of the agricultural industry. Projects will also protect the supporting land base and promote the preservation of the landscape and environment. ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland farms and businesses in the agricultural sector to defray the cost of energy efficiency equipment upgrades. Examples of equipment that may be upgraded to be more energy efficient include lighting, heating and cooling systems, fans, insulation, and motor and control upgrades. To be eligib...

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for agricultural education programs. Consideration will be given to programs serving students in grades PreK-12, as well as adults, that will increase agricultural literacy for children and adults. Priority is given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need. Se...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for efforts to reduce food waste. Funding is intended for organizations that have proven experience and success in the formulation and implementation of food waste reduction projects. Proposed projects should primarily address prevention, recovery, and recycling. This funding se...

Grants and loans to Montana nonprofits, local governments, educational institutions, businesses and industry organizations, and individuals to diversify and strengthen the state’s agricultural industry. Funding will support innovative improvements to agricultural businesses and organizations, as well as the commercializa...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies that provide cultural benefit to the residents of Tillamook County. Funding is intended to increase participation in local heritage, humanities, and arts programs. Priority areas of funding include the environment, community arts projects, education, herit...

Grants and loans of up to $20,000 to Montana conservation districts for the implementation of a broad range of projects to protect natural resources. Qualifying projects are a part of a conservation district plan and must demonstrate a conservation and public benefit. Funds may be used for any project a conservation di...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofits and government agencies for programs that expand local agriculture, prepare residents to join the workforce, and create new opportunities for local employment, particularly in health care. Eligible projects are those that benefit tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural c...

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York City resident-led groups and schools for community improvement projects. Priority is given to Title I public schools and groups in low-income neighborhoods. Funding is intended for projects that engage local residents on a volunteer basis to improve the local quality of life. Projects...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oklahoma IHEs, state and local government agencies, and trade groups for projects that benefit the wine or grape industry. Eligible projects may involve marketing, tourism, product development, education, research, and grower and winemaker assistance. All projects must benefit the Oklahoma viticu...

Grants to Montana nonprofits, businesses, agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for research and marketing activities related to the State’s potato industry. Priority will be given to projects that address virus and vector management, potato disease, and the use of weeds as alternate pathogen hosts. Prop...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to New Mexico government and tribal agencies to manage invasive weeds that pose a threat to public and private forested areas. Examples of eligible activities include prevention and early detection, awareness and education, planning and coordination, monitoring and evaluation, integrat...

Grants of up to $750 to USA and territories organic farmers and handlers to defray costs associated with organic certification. Qualifying producers may request reimbursement on paid certification costs from their state agency. Categories eligible for reimbursement include organic certification of livestock, crops, and wil...

Grants of up to $12,000 per year to Kentucky restaurants and food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of agricultural products grown within the state. Applicants must request the qualifying status to be eligible for this program. This program helps qualifying participants enhance their products and menus w...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofits in the Funding Source's service territory for programs in the areas of disaster relief, community services, economic development, education, leadership, and the environment. Eligible areas include Fairbanks, Nenana, Delta Junction, Healy, and Cantwell. Program Area Details: ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

Grants to Minnesota schools, school districts, nonprofits, economic development organizations, and educational cooperatives to increase sales of in-state agricultural products to K-12 schools. The goal of this program is to increase access to local, fresh foods for elementary and secondary students. The MDA is providin...

Grants of up to $500 to San Clemente, California public and private schools for school gardening programs that engage students in grades K-12. Funding is intended for the development of new programs or to maintain existing programs. Priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of the following element...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA K-12 schools, school districts, and nonprofits to build school-based gardens that grow edible crops such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains to help connect children to their food sources. Funding may be used to buy seeds, plants, raised beds, fencing, wheelbarrows, greenho...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama organizations for programs that promote productive and healthy urban and rural forests, abundant wildlife, and clean water. Funding is also intended to educate citizens about the environmental and economic benefits of forests.

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Northern California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation and protection programs and projects in the following regions: the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, and North Coast. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to,...

Grants up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofits for programs that enhance local quality of life and benefit the residents of Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash, and Whitley counties. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the funding source to discuss a grant proposal before submitting a formal application. Funding ar...

Grants of up to $250 to Lake County, Illinois kindergarten through twelfth-grade teachers for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding will be provided for proposals such as, but not limited to, classroom lesson supplies, agricultural lessons culminating in a field trip, or career fair...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and individuals to support the adaptive use and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended to rehabilitate buildings that symbolize the state’s rural landscape. Preservation of these sites not only protects Ver...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico member colleges and universities to support new and existing programs and courses in STEM-related entrepreneurship. Successful proposals will involve the formation of student teams, experiential learning, and creative pedagogical approaches. VentureWell awards faculty gra...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 to Vermont farmers for projects to improve water quality. Funding is intended for farm infrastructure that will have a measurable and positive impact on the local water quality. Priority is given to livestock and dairy farms and to long-term investments. Eligible projects include: c...

Grants of up to $50,000 per site to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to cleanup illegal disposal sites located on ranch and farm properties. Eligible sites are those that are zoned for agricultural use, where illegal dumping has occurred, and where the waste is a nuisance, a public health an...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Vermont nonprofits and public institutions or agencies for programs serving rural areas in the areas of education, food systems and agricultural preservaton, historic preservation, the environment, arts, crafts, and Vermont traditions, and basic human needs. Priority is given to sma...

Awards of up to $500 to Florida public and private school teachers who integrate agriculturalal lessons into their curriculum. There are four categories of awards: elementary school, middle school, high school, and middle school agriscience. From there, the funding source will pick on overall winner. The overall winner w...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin educators to teach youth about sustainable agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that encourage youth and their parents to engage with sustainable practices and ...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve quality of life in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Special consideration will be given to programs and organizations that support and promote community development, or benefit disadvantaged or low- and moderate-income households in the f...

Grants to North Dakota individuals for research and education programs that increase profit, production, and market opportunities for the northern corn industry. Priority is given to proposals that focus on research and information that addresses production problems or opportunities, efficiency gain in current markets, new...

Grants and in-kind grants valued at $3,000 to US public and charter schools for programs to start a new school garden or expand an existing school garden. Funding is intended to teach students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the preservation of plant species. Applicants must be planning a new ga...

Grants to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey organizations for projects that improve and increase access to public spaces and parks, especially in low or moderate income communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for parks, libraries, recreation ce...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs enhancing communities and the environment. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Priority will be given to programs in Vermont, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Northeast. Funding will be awarded to progr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for educational initiatives and programs that educate the public about the dairy industry and promote the professional development of dairy producers. Funding will be provided for proposals that fall under one of the following two categories: 1. Building Producer Pro...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers and grants of up to $15,000 to qualifying agricultural organizations to promote the expansion of agriculture in the state, with an emphasis on underserved groups. Award decisions will be based upon the expected future impact on the production and sales of agricultur...

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky small-scale farmers and agricultural producers to take advantage of training and educational opportunities. Funding may be used for pre-approved costs, such as registration fees and travel costs associated with attending a conference, workshop, or training event. Funding may also be request...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, social entrepreneurs, and for-profit enterprises for innovative solutions that address global challenges. Applications are invited from smaller or startup-phase organizations that may use funds to field and grow their projects to scale. ...

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for projects that promote partnerships and foster dialogue between the USA and Japan. Funding is intended for projects that explore policy-oriented issues. Emphasis is placed on projects that yield tangible outcomes, as well as effective disse...

Award of $500 to a Virginia PreK through 12th-grade teacher who has successfully integrated agriculture education into the daily curriculum. Teachers must use agricultural information and materials in their classroom in order to help students learn the importance of agriculture while also mastering key educational standard...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land conservation groups, and public riding areas to promote safe and responsible usage of off-highway vehicles. Eligible programs include those that educate the public on the proper use of land for outdoor recreation and practices that protect access to public lands. T...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the broad range of needs of those living in Memphis and Shelby County. Funding will be provided for a variety of programs across many different sectors. Examples of some of the types of grants recently approved include: - College attainm...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind grants of gardening supplies to USA and territories nonprofits, schools, and youth programs for new or expanded gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to educate students about gardening and enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. The top five pro...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and en...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky family farms to improve the energy efficiency of existing farm facilities and equipment. The purpose of this program is to help agricultural operations within the state become more profitable and sustainable through strategic investments. Eligible Investments and Exclusions: 1. E...

Award to a New Mexico grade 6-12 science teacher to recognize inspiring and effective teaching on the topic of plants, native plants, and plant science. The award should be used to further the effectiveness of teaching about plants. The award recipient will also receive a book about native New Mexico plants and a related c...

Grants to Tennessee farmers, agricultural, food and forestry businesses, nonprofits, and local governments for agriculture development projects that will stimulate the economy and create jobs. Grant recipients must demonstrate increased capacity or agricultural innovation, a strong potential for impact on local farm income...

Grants starting at $20,001 to Coös County, New Hampshire and surrounding communities nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community revitalization activities. Applicants must submit a concept paper in advance of a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects throughout the County as well...